Curragh continue to make improvements to Training Grounds

Work has recently been completed on the refurbishment of the Little Curragh, the round all weather word chip gallop used by some of Ireland’s top trainers..

Trainer Willie McCreery commented:

“I am delighted with the gallop and very impressed by the new surface which will be a great asset for myself and other trainers who use it on a regular basis.”

Additional refurbishments are expected to take place over the next year as part of an overall strategy to continue to improve the overall facilities and advance the Curragh position as one of the world’s leading training facility for thoroughbred horses.

Derek McGrath CEO of the Curragh Racecourse said:

“We are delighted with the work carried out on the Little Curragh by contractor Peter Keatley and his team. We have a strong commitment to enhance our training facilities in order to ensure they give Curragh trainers the very best chance of winning races and attracting owners.”

The word "Curragh means place of the running horse. The Irish turf club was founded in the coffee rooms in Kildare and it was soon established as the governing body for horse racing throughout Ireland.